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Moscow reports largest Ukrainian drone attack in 2 years

Xinhua | Updated: 2026-07-07 15:57

MOSCOW - Moscow came under the largest Ukrainian drone attack in the past two years overnight, with over 400 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched toward the Moscow region.

"From evening until 6:00 am (0300 GMT), more than 430 drones were flying toward the Moscow region. Most were neutralized by air defense forces at distant approaches. Thirty-six enemy UAVs were destroyed on approach to Moscow," Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Tuesday on social media.

The previous largest attack took place on July 4, when more than 200 drones were launched toward the Moscow region.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage in Moscow.

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